Can you replace iodized salt with sea salt?!
Can you replace iodized salt with sea salt?
Don't we get the iodine we need from iodized salt? Do we need other supplements for idoine if we switch to sea salt?
Answers:
Iodine is an element so it's not synthesized, instead it's extracted from
natural resources such as seaweed and brine. This extraction process is
performed in a factory that is specially designed to meet food standards.
There's nothing to be worried about.
However, if you're still concerned, there are many ways to achieve your
necessary iodine besides iodized salt. The Recommended Dietary Allowance
(RDA) for iodine is 150 micrograms (mcg) a day for adults. Iodine content
varies widely in foods, as shown in the following examples:
Food source Iodine content (in mcg)
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Salt, iodized, 1 tsp. 400
Bread, made with iodized conditioner, 1 slice 142
Haddock, 3 oz. 104 - 145
Cottage cheese, cup 26 - 71
Shrimp, 3 oz. 21 - 37
Cheddar cheese, 1 oz. 5 - 23
Non-iodized salt, 1 tsp. ~8